“Are you planning to kill the Crimson Frost Duke?”
Pixie was taken aback by Eirik's words. Why did her Eirik suddenly want to murder the Crimson Frost Duke? From what she observed during the day, he didn’t seem like someone involved in any schemes.
As she pondered, Eirik explained, “Recently, there have been frequent reports of the Crimson Frost Duke slaughtering talented individuals. I’ve heard that he has set his sights on my family’s child!”
Though Pixie had kept her son’s elemental affinity a secret, the truth eventually slipped out. He was targeting her son?!
That was something she could not tolerate. Killing others was one thing, but daring to lay a hand on her precious boy?! Her son, possessing the unique trait of being an all-element affinity, was something she felt she could brag about to her sisters for a lifetime. Now, he was her heart and soul.
The thought that the Crimson Frost Duke wanted to harm him filled her with anguish.
【You accepted Eirik’s proposal, but how to kill the Crimson Frost Duke was another issue. At this moment, the Duke had already reached Practitioner Lv5, and his estate was heavily guarded…】
Eirik had considered this dilemma as well. The Crimson Frost Duke was not just a Practitioner Lv5; he was also host to the soul of an ancient demon clan. If this were a novel, he would be akin to a protagonist.
That demon soul was the real challenge. However, knowing his trump card made killing him less daunting.
【It is said that a venomous dragon lurks in the southern forests, its blood capable of poisoning a Savant master. They has exhausted the family’s wealth to secretly procure a drop of it.】
Yet, the secret procurement of this deadly poison had not been easy for Eirik and Pixie. Their family had spent a fortune on them without disclosing the reason, causing much confusion and suspicion. Even now, Pixie had become the head of the family.
Opposition within the Ravenshadow family grew louder, with those already resentful of Pixie seizing the opportunity to make life difficult for her. As a result, over seventy percent of the family harbored grievances against them! The most vocal were her fourth and fifth uncles, along with their loyal servants, who repeatedly opposed Pixie, putting her in a difficult position.
【Since these people oppose us so vehemently, why not take this opportunity to clear them out, allowing the Ravenshadow family to be reborn from the ashes? 】Eirik suggested.
Clear them all out? Pixie felt a bit dizzy. That was over seventy percent of the clan members! If she discarded them all, leaving only thirty percent of the Ravenshadow family, wouldn’t they immediately fall to a third-rate or even a lower-tier status in Aelsryel City?!
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【As long as my son is here and I am here, how could the Ravenshadow family not rise again? These relatives drain resources and are always secretly dissatisfied with the clan’s decisions, even sabotaging us. They are burdens, better off discarded!】
Eirik pressed further with his proposal.
“Discard them outright…” Pixie furrowed her brows, lost in thought.
In reality, she felt it. Many people in the family had their own agendas, failing to unite as one, and the entire Ravenshadow family was deeply fragmented. If they could sweep away those useless members…
After all, this was just a simulation. Why not give it a try?!
【“To be so decisive, you truly are Eirik, bold and unwavering!”】 Pixie couldn’t help but express her admiration. If it weren’t for Eirik, she would never have had the courage to act this way.
However, Eirik’s suggestion stemmed not from boldness but from his perception that this was merely a game! Moreover, he had long found the people in the Ravenshadow family displeasing. In such a large family, there were always those who would meddle.
Whoever he aided would be the main character; anyone who dared to question the protagonist deserved to be dealt with!
Thus, with Eirik’s support, Pixie decisively initiated a major purge within the family.
The Ravenshadow family split into three factions. Pixie and her fourth and fifth uncles each led a portion of the clan, forming three separate families. Pixie commanded the smallest group, and her faction was the weakest, with only one-tenth of the original Ravenshadow family’s overall strength.
In an instant, the people of Aelsryel City believed that it was Pixie and her group who had been expelled from the Ravenshadow family. The couple became the subject of mockery.
Yet Eirik was delighted; at least now, everyone who remained with them was utterly loyal!
As for those who laughed at them, well, that was simply shortsightedness. At this rate, Pixie’s strength was growing rapidly, and her son had limitless potential. Their lineage would rise again; it was merely a matter of time!
Next, they simply needed to develop quietly and gather strength.
【Congratulations! You have obtained the title: “The Understated Infiltrator.”】
Titles like this seemed to grant unique abilities when collected in abundance, but at present, the players had too few titles to be of any use.
Of course, the plan to poison the Crimson Frost Duke was finally set in motion. However, killing the Crimson Frost Duke was indeed a difficult task. Even with the lethal antidote capable of killing a Savant in their possession, the opportunity was limited, and they had to be extremely cautious.
Time passed quickly, and five or six years flew by.
“Ha ha ha! My son has broken through to become a Practitioner! He’s only eight years old—truly remarkable for an all-element affinity!”
Pixie excitedly posted her son Thalion’s stats in the world channel.
“Eight years old and already a Practitioner?!”
Elvynna was astonished and couldn’t help but check that pudgy boy’s panel again and again. In reality, she was nineteen and had only reached Practitioner Lv1!
Was this child even human?!
In truth, Elvynna’s Regal Bone of the Ancients had potential on par with an all-element affinity, but unfortunately, it had been taken from her. Moreover, the magical resources she received since childhood were far inferior to what Thalion had access to.
“Eirik’s bloodline is astonishingly strong…”
Selene covered her mouth in disbelief.
The Magic Academy attracted talent from across the Northern Lands; being able to reach the Practitioner stage by the age of twenty was considered genius-level. But this little fellow? Eight years old?!
In an instant, Selene felt that the so-called genius disciples at her academy were utterly lacking.
“If I have a son, I want him to be like Thalion!”
She couldn’t help but express her thoughts in the world channel.
“Congratulations, sister!”
Liora, who usually remained silent, finally spoke up, revealing her genuine envy.
Moreover, Pixie quickly noticed that her post had received a total of six likes. With the known players, including herself, only totaling four, the six likes implied one thing: many unknown players were lurking.